Rev. Ridley (RH) Thomas, 92, of Springfield, MO went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
RH was born July 21,1933 to Leslie and Mabel (McMullin) in Springfield, MO. He married the love of his life, Barbara (Conner), on May 31,1952. A few years later, he accepted his Lord as his savior and served as a pastor and an evangelist throughout the country.
RH was also a general contractor and started North Town Building Systems in the late 70’s.
He loved fishing the most in his later years, sneaking off to Toledo Bend to catch crappie whenever he could.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Barbara, his parents, sisters Doris (Popejoy) and JoAnn (Bills), and a great grandson, Zayden Michael Thomas.
Survivors include his five children, Ridley Jr and wife Nida, Leslie and wife Sheri, Kathy, John and wife Rhonda, Lori Ireland and husband John; 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren (plus one on the way), and sister Jane.
Graveside services will be at Greenlawn North, Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11a.m.